As we enter 2025’s second month it’s the upcoming second quarter that we here pre-empt where IT contractor demand will be, exclusively for readers of ContractorUK, writes Amanda Whicher, UK&I ...

Hiring a contractor instead of employing a permanent staff member can be beneficial for a number of reasons. Contractors are often required to provide expert skills the in-house team may not have, ...

One change to Business Asset Disposal Relief is already tripping up directors, ahead of another in April that will sting an estimated 264,000.

There is a lot to consider when making the leap into contracting. How do you find contract jobs? How much can you earn? How do you write your CV? What’s IR35? Do you use an umbrella company or start ...

At a time of tumbleweed, and goal-setting, consider switching to Energy to tap into a £24bn-and-growing industry.

ContractorUK has provided you with an IR35 tax calculator in order for you to calculate how IR35 can affect your income. IR35 affects contractors who do not meet the Inland Revenue's definition of ...

It’s right that ContractorUK readers know about the ‘hot’ IT contractor skills of 2025. It’s also right that any potential New Year 2025 job search is carefully weighed up, in the shape of questions ...

Welcome to CUK's guide to S660 and 'income shifting'. Section 660a or S660a has been around for many years but the Government (being short of a bob or two billion) has decided to re-examine this rule ...

An area often overlooked is that the Inland Revenue may have already made a Status ruling at a previous visit. As most people are now aware a Contract can be written, oral or implied. The Contract is ...

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